HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANZER JACK!

Today, is Danzer's first birthday! I've been weepy ALL day long and have cried more than once. It was a wonderful day. Not filled with a lot of fuss, just spending time with my little man. I've been reflecting all day of the past year and what an immense blessing Danzer has been in our family. Words cannot describe the overwhelming feelings of love, adoration, and pure happiness he has brought into my life. I never knew that such a small little person could bring so much love. He is not only one of the happiest babies I've ever seen, but his personality is so amazing. He loves everyone, even a complete stranger... he will raise his hand and say "Hi!" and wave. I understand now the enormous amount of love that a mother can have for her son. I've watched a man turn into an amazing, wonderful, and dear father. Nothing touches my heart more to see how much Danzer adores and loves his daddy. I am extremely grateful to my Heavenly Father for Danzer. It is a blessing beyond this world. He is straight from Heaven. I know, with all my heart, that Danzer lived with us before this life, and that we will be together for eternity after this life. How incredibly grateful I am for this immense blessing. I will be with this sweet boy forever. Mothering has been more than I had ever anticipated. More wonderful than I ever thought possible. More challenging than I ever dreamed. And more sacred than I ever imagined. For this, I am eternally grateful. Danzer Jack, your mommy and daddy love you more than you will EVER know. We are always here for you.... to laugh with you... to lift you up when you are sad.... and to be your biggest fans! You rock bubba! Happy Birthday!

Powell 09

We had the BEST trip to Powell! It was so much fun! All the babes loved it and it was a blast to spend time with my family! I will never forget it!

How cute are they? Uh! LOVE them!

Danzer being a big boy on his big chair

Hangin' at Ya Ya and Pop Pop's boat

Trip to the bridge. (Rainbow Bridge) It was Hayden's first time. It was so much bigger than I remembered.

The cute Cornell Clan

Our little fam

Girls gone wild!

Danzer just relaxing

Handsome Pop Pop

Danzer and I chillaxin' together

Hayden. In a nutshell.

I couldn't see a dang thing!

My wild sister. This picture makes me laugh out loud!

Getting ready to take the plunge

Ya Ya. Rockin' it at 56

Lauren. So brave. Getting ready to cliff jump!

Danzer has an announcement!

Hi guys- this is Danzer and I would like all of you to know that I am going to be a BIG BROTHER! My little brother or sister will be here April 17th, 2010! My mommy is pretty sick, but she is hanging in there. Meanwhile- I am really close to walking.... I love to talk (like my mommy), and I'll be turning one on the 18th! I can't wait to dive into my birthday cake! Well, that's all for now! Peace!

Bailin' Hay!

My mom just keeps saying "And this was my daughter that was going to move to NYC and be a hairdresser!" Well, I got the hairdresser part done, but hey, Elmo is a close second to that loft-style apartment I once dreamt of in Greenwich Village... but I wouldn't trade this life for the world! Yee-haw!

Danzer's First Haircut

Danzer's hair was getting seriously shaggy! Especially on the sides... you should have seen this kids bead-head in the morning! Although it was always good for a laugh, I couldn't take my baby having unkempt hair. I think it's the cosmetologist in me. Anyway, here are some pics after. Such a handsome boy!

My new blog picture

I can't believe I haven't posted the picture above as my new blog picture until now. This picture is of Danzer and Roo (Raegan, my sister's youngest) kissing about 4 months ago. I LOVE this picture. Hope you enjoy too!
Hayden and I took a much needed getaway last weekend/week to Vegas. No pics... sorry. What did we do, you might ask. Um, NOTHING. Laid by the pool, napped, and watched movies. It was the much needed rest I had been seeking for a while. But I missed Danzer more than I thought I ever would. It was so great to see him and be home! One more month and he will be one. Where has the time gone?

Cleveland Days.... a couple weeks late

Cleveland Days this year was a blast! I can't believe how many people were there! The fireworks were, of course, awesome! It was amazing, laying on a blanket with my hubby, and our baby in between us and watching his expression. I will never forget it! Here are some pics from the day...
Danzer and mommy blowing kisses

Danzer giving mommy kisses

While I was taking a nap, Hayden took Danzer and got his face painted.... how cute is this??

Waiting for candy with cousin Kaicee

cute cousins! they love each other

hammin' it up for the camera! uh, i love that face!

war paint... by dad

sucking on rocks at the derby races. mmmmmmm

really, i can't get enough of this cute boy!

Danzer and mommy at the derby races. YEA!

Yea! He's Back!!

Grandma and Grandpa Behling took Danzer on Friday night and brought him back today. Although we got much accomplished... we missed him like CRAZY! It was so quiet in our house and I constantly felt like I was missing something! We are so glad to have him back! Here he is in the tub tonight...

Mom and Danzer. You think he's cute... right? Yea, me too, until 10 minutes after this when he pooped in the tub. GROSS! That's the first time he's done that. YUCK!

Cuddling with dad. This is SO RARE at this age.

I think he is all wore out from all the fun at grandma and grandpa's!

Summer Lovin' Boy!

So, this little guy LOVES summer. He loves to be outside! My favorite thing..... he's gotten a sun tan from being outside so much and his little fat creases are still white! It's so dang cute! Check this dude out!

Here is daddy and Danzer
Taking some time to smell the snapdragons...

Daddy is ALWAYS teasing him. Here he is making Danzer get wet in the sprinkler. Uh.... at least he doesn't torture me as much anymore.... now he tortures Danzer. Poor kid!

This is ALL he wants to do.... ALLLLLLL DAAAYYYY LONNNNNNG! Walk walk walk!

HAPPY SUMMER! WOO WOO!

A little update- with no pics :(

Ok, so I don't know what my prob is.... but I am getting terrible at this blogging thing. I took my camera out of my diaper bag a couple months ago and have never put it back in and therefore... i have TOTALLY SLACKED on blogging. I'm dedicating myself to it because, well frankly, Hayden won't get off my case about it :). He used to RAZZ me and tease the CRAP out of me for blogging and now he is constantly complaining about my lack on interest. But, I've been looking back, and i love the fact that we have a family "journal" so I'm getting back into it. The camera is in the diaper bag.... so prepare yourself people. I'm having a blogging revival!

So, what's been going on with us? Not a lot. Except... my proudest moment, I bailed hay... a couple weeks ago.... ALL BY MYSELF. Yes, you are needing proof right? Well, we were clear out in the fields and didn't have the camera. But dang it, next time I do it, I am getting proof. I was really proud of myself. This farm thing is actually kinda fun. Most of the time :).

Danzer is 10 months and a FIREBALL. He went from being this content, chill, relaxed baby to a toddler that needs constant entertainment. It doesn't help that he REFUSES to crawl. He wants to motate so badly... but just can't. When we put him on his belly, he just yells and fusses. He LOVES to walk around... but I can only hold onto his hands and walk him around so much in a day! Thank goodness for his "pink Cadillac" a hammy-down from cousin Kaicee. He cruises around in that sucker!

Our Spring was great with warm weather and a visit from the Brackus crew. It was awesome! We loved having them and can't wait until they come back!

So far, our summer has been, well, lame. We took one short camping trip (you all know how that went). We haven't really done anything fun. We are really looking forward to our Lake Powell trip with my parents and Kristin and her family over Labor Day. Our good family friends the Wiscombe's are coming and I REALLY REALLY hope their kids come too. I miss the days of Lake Powell-ing with Clint and Cass. I just down right miss Lake Powell. It's water is in my blood and it will FOREVER be my favorite place on earth.

Hayden is doing great. Work is good. We were going to move to California this month for a residency program but it fell through. Don't ask us about it, we are kinda bitter and bummed. But also feel like it wasn't meant to be. And everyday I can't help but think, "man, I'm glad we didn't have to move!"

Our families are doing great. Ya Ya and Pop Pop and Grammie and Grampie are loving having us close. We often take trips to Ferron to visit. I wish we lived there :).

I just received a new calling in church about a month ago. I've been called as 2nd counselor in the Primary Presidency. Thank you Heavenly Father! I LOVE primary. Previously, I was a teacher of the 7-8 year olds and when they called me for an interview, I was SOOOO sad because I didn't want to leave the primary. Luckily, I got to stay! I have been in primary for almost 5 years straight now. I love it!

Well, that's about it. An update on us. Promise... pics are to come! Peace!